As a Social Worker III this role will specifically focus on the Complex Care Program within Population Health and will work closely with a Psychiatrist, Counselor and a Dietitian in a very collaborative role. There also is an opportunity to help to build up the program as it continues to grow.

Essential Duties:

• Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
• Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
• Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/ or discharge needs
• Maintains a current working knowledge of UH network services and promotes utilization of such services.
• Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding   complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
• Assists with orientation/education of staff.
• Assists with Process Improvement/Quality Assurance initiative.
• Participates in process of staff recruitment, interviewing, recommendations.
• Serves as liaison for community agencies
• Provides clinical supervision to LSW staff and/ or social work interns after achieving LISW-S  (supervisory) status.

As a Social Worker III this role will specifically focus on the Complex Care Program within Population Health and will work closely with a Psychiatrist, Counselor and a Dietitian in a very collaborative role. There also is an opportunity to help to build up the program as it continues to grow.

Essential Duties:

• Provides psychosocial assessment / intervention to assist patients/families (including clinically complex).
• Communicates/collaborates with the work team using a multidisciplinary approach.
• Provides linkage to community resources to facilitate optimal care.
• Provides age specific care to patients/families in all age groups.
• Develops and implements a comprehensive plan based on identified psychosocial needs and/ or discharge needs
• Maintains a current working knowledge of UH network services and promotes utilization of such services.
• Provides guidance and serves as consultant to staff and other disciplines regarding   complex psychosocial and/or discharge planning issues/barriers.
• Assists with orientation/education of staff.
• Assists with Process Improvement/Quality Assurance initiative.
• Participates in process of staff recruitment, interviewing, recommendations.
• Serves as liaison for community agencies
• Provides clinical supervision to LSW staff and/ or social work interns after achieving LISW-S  (supervisory) status.

Education/Expertise:

• Master Degree in Social

Required Credentials, License and/or Certifications:

• LSW (Licensed Social Worker) - Social Worker II requirement
• LISW (Licensed Independent Social Worker) or LISW-S (supervisory status) - Social Worker III requirement

Experience & Knowledge:

• Hospital / Heath Agency experience preferred.
• Preferably 2 years employment post graduate degree and 3000 hours of supervision by  an LISW-S            

Special Skills & Equipment Knowledge:

• Personal computer skills
• Theoretical and clinical knowledge regarding health care delivery
• Multi-tasks and prioritizes work
• Works autonomously
• Communicates effectively with persons of various backgrounds